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16/10/2026

Anna recently attended a wedding at Hellens Manor in Much Marcle, a stunning estate set in the Herefordshire countryside.

With traceable origins dating back to 1057, Hellens is full of history and has stood the test of time evolving through Tudor, Jacobean and Georgian phases.

Hellens Manor is a wonderful example of layered architecture and is thought to be one of the oldest inhabited dwellings in England.

08/10/2026

Throwback Thursday to this project we started back in 2021, and very exciting that this has officially started on site this week!

This is an extension and retrofit of an old miner's cottage in Combe Down. Within the existing house a new entrance hall has been created, with a feature double height space, that at first floor level leads to the master bedroom with a new ensuite.

The new section replaces the existing low quality single storey extensions to the rear of the house, providing new contemporary kitchen and dining accommodation and new bedroom spaces. In addition the extension is going to be constructed as much as possible with stone and tiles reclaimed from the deconstruction of the existing buildings on site.

The technical design ensures that the extension and retrofit will be thermally efficient and air tight - something which is becoming consistently more important to our clients and the planet. While solar panels will allow our client to reduce their carbon footprint even further.

We can't wait to see this one take shape and we look forward to updating you with pictures as this project develops!

30/09/2026

At the beginning of a project, it’s normal to feel a mix of excitement, nerves, and asking “wait, how does this all fit together?”

Big ideas and more questions than answers can feel overwhelming.

That’s exactly where we can help.

So what happens if you want to talk to us about your project?

In those early stages, we:
- Listen to your vision and help clarify exactly what you want.
- Map out the next steps.
- Turn uncertainty into a clear, confident plan.

To find out more or to get in touch with us, our website is in our bio where you can complete a contact form or give us a call.

17/09/2026

Throwback Thursday!

This project in Clevedon was one of the first projects we took on after we established Then Now When and was completed in 2023.

The brief was for a rear extension to create a new principal bedroom and walk in wardrobe, making most of the views over the valley at the bottom of the garden.

Due to the unusual angles of the site we proposed an extension projected from the back of the house following these angles, allowing the internal space to be maximised while minimising external circulation space.

The extension featured a glazed window seat set on a raised area of floor to maximise the views. The extension was clad in timber of varied width with a flat green roof to enhance the biodiversity of the site.

We are now in the process of gaining planning permission for these same clients for their new house in Wales.

04/09/2026

One final little detail to share on our project in Widcombe.

This lovely plateau window which just adds some light into this internal corridor leading to a home office. This simple window when added onto a flat roof creates an unobstructed view straight up to the sky.

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03/09/2026

Here are some more from our recently completed project in Widcombe.

This loft conversion makes the most of the houses hillside location and stunning views over Bath. The client sourced gorgeous reclaimed floorboards to match those on the first floor which allows the new construction to blend more seamlessly with the existing.

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02/09/2026

Here are a few internal shots of this side return extension in Widcombe, Bath.

Due to the steep angle of the garden the side return needed to also create a first floor level access into the garden. In order to meet our client brief to create a connection between the inside and outside spaces we brought the previously external steps into the building, creating a feature stair, with a glazed sliding door that frames the views up into the garden.

Over the stairs a glazed roof slopes back into the building, ensuring that the rear first floor bedroom maintained its external window as well as allowing views down into the extended kitchen space below.

Tomorrow we will post some photos of the loft conversion for this same project, but if you can't wait till then take a look at our website, we have already put all our photos up on there.

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01/09/2026

Another completed project! Over the next few days we will be sharing some images from one of our completed project that we went to see at the end of July.

The project consisted of a loft conversion and slightly unusual side return extension. What made this side return different was the houses hillside location, which not only provided interesting design opportunities but also these amazing view across Bath and the hills beyond!

We kept the form of the two extensions as simple as possible, creating a contemporary take on the architectural language of a stone box that is seen throughout Bath's Edwardian and Victorian buildings. The simple geometry of the loft conversion also helps to minimise thermal bridging and reduce heat loss.

The rear elevation was transformed with the addition of external insulation and a new flat roof to the existing outrigger of the house as well as the new box extension that created a new glazed rear access onto a patio dining space.

It was great working with our clients and on this one.

Tomorrow we will be sharing some images of the inside of the side-return extension but if you can't wait until then go and take a look at our website where you can already see all the photos from our visit!

27/08/2026

Bath is full of historical significance and heritage and we always find it so interesting to read and learn about the history of the buildings we work on, like this property on Cleveland Terrace on London Road that we recently submitted a listed building application for the alteration for the ground floor a basement for the new owners of the shop.

Many of those who live in Bath will recognise this building but not always be able to place where they have seen it. Part of its charm and history are the many ghost signs visible on its side elevation. It even features on the cover of the Bath Ghost Signs book by Andrew Swift and Kirsten Elliott!

Another interesting fact about the building is that the architect, H.E. Goodridge, took inspiration from the Choragic Monument of Thrysallus for the Cleveland Bridge Development, of which the terrace is part as well as the Bridge itself, Cleveland Place East and Cleveland Place West. You can see this inspiration with Tte stepping out of of Cleveland Terrace which is reminiscent of the pediment of the Thrysallus monument.

19/08/2026

Sometimes the best extension is no extension at all.

For this home in Bristol we opened up the existing kitchen and dining area by removing the internal wall and introducing large glazed doors that lead into the garden.

This has given our clients a generous and well lit social kitchen diner that flows from cooking to outdoor dining, with a tall bi-fold door that maximises light into the room. We also re-instated a previously blocked up door opening to create a view straight through to the garden from when you walk in the front door.

This is proof that thoughtful architecture isn't always about building something new, but sometimes simply utilising and enhancing what already exists.

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